(1) The authorities referred to in Article 23 (1) herein shall transmit a copy of Part II of the electoral rolls to the Central Election Commission not later than 30 days in advance of polling day.

(2) A check of the circumstances referred to in Article 396 herein shall be conducted by the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice at the request of the authorities referred to in Article 23 (1) herein. In respect of the nationals of another Member State of the European Union, any such request shall be accompanied by a copy of the declarations referred to in Article 408 (1) herein.